Hialeah Gardens Shooting: Man Airlifted, Self-Defense Claimed by Family

Shooting Incident in Hialeah Gardens

• 🎯 A shooting occurred at a home near the 8800 block of Northwest 113th Street in Hialeah Gardens.
• 🚑 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a medical call for a person who had been shot.
• 🚁 The male victim was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment.

Family Claims Self-Defense

• 💬 Family members state that the shooting was an act of self-defense.
• 💔 A cousin, Elizabeth Breurto, expressed sadness and hope for the innocence of the woman involved, who is her cousin.
• 👨‍👦 The woman, who lives alone, reportedly shot her son.

Background and Ongoing Investigation

• ⚠️ The son is described as having a drug problem for many years, and the mother has been trying to help him.
• ❓ The exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, with family suggesting the son's aggressive behavior when on drugs may have been a factor.
• 🚓 Police took the woman into custody, but details regarding her status and the man's condition are still pending.
• 📰 Updates will be provided on local10.com.